| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Belknap Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper-Round Pond Link, Boulder Trail, East Gilford Trail, Red Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 9, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked in the upper Carriage Road lot. No issues along the road, which will be closing for the winter on November 15 or earlier if there's a significant weather event. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few small drainages, all easily crossed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One huge blowdown on Red Trail shortly below the summit. Two small stepovers on lower section of Boulder Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Snow and ice were the order of the day on this loop. Snow depths are minimal, only a half inch or so, but ice is lurking underneath, most notably on the upper section of East Gilford Trail along the ledges. Red Trail has some long ice floes forming but they can be avoided. Boulder Trail took some care due to a coating of snow on the rocks. The upper ledges on Boulder Trail had some ice and running water, even facing south into the sun. Shady areas in general were more icy. I carried spikes but never wore them and was able to bareboot with care. I saw a few people not carrying traction at all, which is ill-advised at this point in the season.
Excellent views from all the various outlooks and atop the fire tower, which was quite chilly. Mt. Washington has an impressive winter coat on. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-09 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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